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Post by hawaii bill on Mar 27, 2020 9:47:05 GMT -5
Now we need to retire our mascot (I always thought it looked like a demented child molester): And replace him with something more along these lines, just use the same Tartan as the Pipe Band (Maclean of Duart Tartan) and with an Irish Battle Axe or something: Btw this post is 100 percent accurate.
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Post by chelseadal on Mar 27, 2020 16:26:39 GMT -5
Honestly, If Risto, Brown and Van Eyck all return, I would prefer one true big and a 6'7'' type G/F. Of course, that's just from a keyboard warrior. Pitino knows a bit more than I do. Let’s see if the Pitino magic gets us 2 6’8-6’10 power guys. I think they are needed. Shark, the depth in bigs is unreal now!
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Post by sharkey on Mar 27, 2020 16:31:31 GMT -5
Let’s see if the Pitino magic gets us 2 6’8-6’10 power guys. I think they are needed. Shark, the depth in bigs is unreal now! If they all stay. All of them fairly to extremely athletic. Ristanovic...6'11'' Crafoord...6'9'' Brown...6'9'' Shema...7'1'' Joseph...6'9'' Van Eyck...6'9'' That's a ton of height and athleticism for a MAAC program.
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Post by ichoops on Mar 27, 2020 16:38:51 GMT -5
As much as I like Risto I'd put him in the finesse category not athletic
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Post by ichoops on Mar 27, 2020 16:39:28 GMT -5
Shark, the depth in bigs is unreal now! If they all stay. All of them fairly to extremely athletic. Ristanovic...6'11'' Crafoord...6'9'' Brown...6'9'' Shema...7'1'' Joseph...6'9'' Van Eyck...6'9'' That's a ton of height and athleticism for a MAAC program. Tallest Gael team of all time?
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Post by sharkey on Mar 27, 2020 16:51:32 GMT -5
As much as I like Risto I'd put him in the finesse category not athletic Yeah, probably a better evaluation. Would have to think it is the tallest Iona team ever. Half the roster is 6'9'' or taller
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Post by albanygael on Mar 27, 2020 17:03:39 GMT -5
Well it looks like our rebounding issue has been addressed.
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Post by brffdone on Mar 27, 2020 17:15:39 GMT -5
As much as I like Risto I'd put him in the finesse category not athletic I would argue the absence of Cluess last season really impacted his development. I do recall one board member who insinuated that Risto did nothing to improve his game in the off season and that’s why his playing time was down. All in all a four year project who has been derailed and may never contribute...
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Post by ichoops on Mar 27, 2020 17:42:16 GMT -5
As much as I like Risto I'd put him in the finesse category not athletic I would argue the absence of Cluess last season really impacted his development. I do recall one board member who insinuated that Risto did nothing to improve his game in the off season and that’s why his playing time was down. All in all a four year project who has been derailed and may never contribute... I'm actually a huge fan of Risto.... He was used improperly this year..... He's a sub in sharp shooter.... He exhibits confidence in that role....
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Post by brffdone on Mar 27, 2020 17:54:29 GMT -5
ichoops, as am I. I hope he sticks it out and that Pitino can develop him 🏀
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Post by albanygael on Mar 27, 2020 18:07:23 GMT -5
I don’t think there is any argument that the absence of Cluess set back the development of players and the team as a whole. I’m not blaming Arnold he was over his head. Pitino is as good at player development as any coach who has ever been around the game. If he can’t make the players better then no one can.
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Post by vallin1 on Mar 27, 2020 20:29:41 GMT -5
I would argue the absence of Cluess last season really impacted his development. I do recall one board member who insinuated that Risto did nothing to improve his game in the off season and that’s why his playing time was down. All in all a four year project who has been derailed and may never contribute... I'm actually a huge fan of Risto.... He was used improperly this year..... He's a sub in sharp shooter.... He exhibits confidence in that role.... Sorry guys Risto (I hear great guy) is what he is maybe he could of been a better player then he was this year if Cluess was here but things have changed quickly. It is hard for a lot of you to grasp but this recruiting class is a major upgrade of players. Unfortunately their really is no spot on the roster for him. We are about to watch a different version of a division 1 basketball player
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Post by ichoops on Mar 27, 2020 22:30:42 GMT -5
I'm actually a huge fan of Risto.... He was used improperly this year..... He's a sub in sharp shooter.... He exhibits confidence in that role.... Sorry guys Risto (I hear great guy) is what he is maybe he could of been a better player then he was this year if Cluess was here but things have changed quickly. It is hard for a lot of you to grasp but this recruiting class is a major upgrade of players. Unfortunately their really is no spot on the roster for him. We are about to watch a different version of a division 1 basketball player Not arguing that at all. I think we were discussing retrospective vs prospective opportunity..... The Authority!
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Post by ic59 on Mar 28, 2020 7:57:45 GMT -5
My only question(s) about the roster is that while we have guards and big men, we don't have any wing type players. Does RP play mostly three guards and two bigs? Or are we still after another recruit?
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Post by iona1970 on Mar 28, 2020 9:18:38 GMT -5
My only question(s) about the roster is that while we have guards and big men, we don't have any wing type players. Does RP play mostly three guards and two bigs? Or are we still after another recruit? Jeanlouis Brown Ross
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